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How Much Sugar Is in Bourbon?

August 28, 2026April 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Unflavored bourbon has 0 g sugar (USDA). Straight bourbon cannot add flavoring (TTB). Honey SKUs and soda mixers are where the sugar is.

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What Is the Best Whiskey to Drink Straight?

August 28, 2026April 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official best whiskey to drink straight. Straight is a TTB aging rule, not a taste score. Neat is a serve. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond. No ranking.

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Irish Whiskey for the Money: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

“For the money” is not an Irish class. Jameson Original and Bushmills Original print 40%. Irish whiskey is a 3-year Ireland floor.

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Who Makes Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon?

August 28, 2026April 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Pappy Van Winkle is often regarded as one of the most lauded bourbons in the world, and it can be extremely challenging to find. But who makes Pappy Van Winkle bourbon…

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Jameson vs Tullamore D.E.W.: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Jameson Original and Tullamore D.E.W. Original are both blended Irish whiskeys at 40% ABV. Jameson is Irish Distillers / Midleton. Tullamore is William Grant. A 1.5 oz pour is one drink.

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Best Bourbon Under $30

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bourbon under $30 is still easy to find: Evan Williams, Jim Beam White, Old Grand-Dad 100, Barton. Not a 2026 price list. Allocation bottles do not count if the street tag is $50.

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How to Make Crystal-Clear Ice Cubes for Whiskey

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Directional freeze; boil folklore is not a lock. No invented hours. Ice and stones chill; they do not age whiskey (5.74).

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Crown Royal vs Hennessy

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic whisky bottle beside a generic cognac bottle, both labeled 40% ABV, with captions Canadian whisky versus cognac.

Crown Royal is Canadian whisky. Hennessy is French cognac. Both are usually 40% ABV, so 1.5 oz is one standard drink.

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What Is the Most Expensive Whiskey?

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official most expensive whiskey. Auction hammers, private sales, and age statements are different facts. Allocated bottles have no street price here. No ranking or MSRP.

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Wheated Bourbon Under $100: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Wheated is not a TTB class. Maker’s Mark is 90 proof. Larceny is 92. Weller Special Reserve is allocated — no street price. Not a ranking.

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